AMT Datasouth Printer Accel 7350 User guide

							
 
 
 
 
Accel-7350 
 
24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer  
 
 
User’s Guide 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Document Number: 130013   
						

							
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to  the following two conditions: 
FCC 
Class B 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interf erence that may cause 
undesired operation. 
 
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or 
TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications 
to this equipment. Such modifications could void the 
user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
  
						

							
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Copyright Declaration 
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not 
represent a commitment on the part of AMT Datasouth Corporat ion. No part of 
this manual may be reproduced or transmitted  in any form by any means, for any 
purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the expresse\
d written 
permission of AMT Datasouth Corporation. 
 
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, the m anufacturer has determined that this 
product meets the ENERGY STAR gui delines for energy efficiency.  
 
- Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program - 
 
The International ENERGY STAR Office  Equipment Program is an international 
program that promotes energy saving th rough the use of computers and other 
office equipment. The program backs t he development and dissemination of 
products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open 
system in which business pr oprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted 
products are office equipment such as com puters, displays, printers, facsimiles, 
and copiers. Their standards and logos  are uniform among participating nations. 
 
Trademark Credits: 
• EPSON is a registered  trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.  
• LQ-2550 is a registered trademark  of Seiko Epson Corporation.  
• IBM is a registered trademark of  International Business Machines 
Corporation.  
•  IBM 2391 is a registered trademark of  International Business Machines 
Corporation.  
•  Windows is a registered trademark  of Microsoft Corporation.  
 
  
						

							
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Safety Cautions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Safety Cautions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Do not touch the print head immediately 
after printing because it may be too hot. z Use two hands and hold firmly at 
each end when lifting the cut sheet 
feeder. Personal injury can occur if 
the CSF unit is dropped.  z 
Do not put your finger under the tractor 
cover while loading fanfold paper. z 
z Do not put your finger on the tractor 
gear, when using the rear tractor.  
Cautions in setting up 
 z Place the printer on a rigid, 
horizontal base in a location that is 
free of vibration.  
z Before connecting or disconnecting 
the interface cable, be sure to turn 
off the printer.  
z Do not connect the printer to a non-
standard power source.  
Unpack the printer. Make sure that the 
printer body and all accessories are 
included in the package and no parts are 
damaged. z 
Do not use the printer in a location 
exposed to direct sunlight or close to a 
heater or other heat generating device. z 
Do not use the printer in a dusty location 
or any location subject to sudden 
changes in temperature and humidity. z 
 z If any foreign matter gets into the 
printer, turn off the printer 
immediately and remove the foreign 
matter.  
z If the case or cover becomes dirty, 
clean it with a soft cloth moistened 
with a small quantity of neutral 
detergent diluted with water. Never 
use a hard cloth or volatile solvent 
such as alcohol, thinner, or benzine. 
z Take care not to twist the ribbon 
while installing the ribbon cassette.  
Never try to print without a ribbon 
cassette installed and paper loaded. z 
Push the lock levers of both tractors to 
the LOCK positions firmly while loading 
fanfold paper or single sheet paper. z 
Do not turn off the printer during printing, 
as this may lead to a malfunction. z  
						

							
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•Unpacking the printer  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* The packing style is subject to change without notice.  
						

							
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• Connecting the printer to the power source 
• Make sure that the power switch is set to off. Connect 
the printer with the suppli ed power cord to an AC 
outlet. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet of the 
voltage designated on the rating label on the back of 
the printer. 
• The AC outlet shall be installed near the printer and 
shall be easil
y accessible.
 
 
• Connecting the printer to the computer  
1. Parallel interface 
Make sure the power switch is turned to off. 
Connect the signal cable to the printer and the 
computer. 
 
 
2. Serial interface 
Make sure that the power  
switch is turned to off.  
Connect the signal cable to  
the printer and the computer. 
 
 
  
						

							
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• Installing the ribbon cassette 
 
1. Turn off the power. Open the front cover.  
Move the print head to the left end position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Caution 
Do not touch the print head 
immediately after printing because it 
may be too hot. 
 
 
2. Remove the Red Locking material located at the  
center of the ribbon casse tte, attach the cassette, 
as shown below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3.  Fit the holes in the ribbon attachment to the right and left projections on the 
print head.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Make sure that the ribbon is  properly positioned under 
the edge of the print head.  
 
4. Turn the ribbon feed knob counterclockwise 
to remove any slack in the ribbon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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